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A step towards dignity in dying
We’re all going to die. And we all hope it will be quick and painless. But what if it isn’t? What if the last months of your life become an endurance test of agonizing pain without respite? Wouldn’t you want the right to end it? I know I would. And I’d want public health professionals …
We don’t just need a new mandate. We need a strategy to achieve it.
I have a great deal of respect for Kenny MacAskill. He has contributed much to this nation’s journey to independence. And so, when the new leader of the Alba party offers a strategy to move forward on that journey, we should listen thoughtfully to what he has to say. His current position is that all …
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Reform UK are the ultra-unionists of Scotland
Did you watch aghast as the English council election results rolled in on Friday? As Farage’s Reform UK swept into the county halls of Englandshire, having won the Runcorn by-election earlier in the day. True, it’s only a part of England, the most rightward leaning part at that. And yes, less than a third of …
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Shocked & very sad to hear this. Jeane was a force of nature. Her passion, conviction & fearless pursuit of social justice will be sorely missed. I worked with her since the late 70s & always with awe & admiration. Thinking of Susan & many others who will be heartbroken.
First Minister @JohnSwinney has expressed his sadness following the passing of Jeane Freeman.
She served as the Minister for Social Security from 2016 to 2018. She then became Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport until her retirement in 2021.
https://www.gov.scot/news/first-minister-pays-tribute-to-jeane-freeman/
@JohnSwinney @scotgov Gutted to hear this. Jeane was a force of nature. Her passion, conviction and fearless pursuit of social justice will be sorely missed. I worked with her since the late 70s and always with awe and admiration. So sorry Susan.
Ballots have now been emailed out to members, check your email and I’d be very grateful for your No.1 vote 🙏🗳️🏴
🚨SNP members🚨
This afternoon your ballot will be emailed out for the regional list.
I’m asking for your No.1 vote to assert Scotland’s right to decide our own future. 🗳️🏴